The Renaissance 1485 1660 The Era Renaissance means

The Renaissance 1485 -1660

The Era • Renaissance means rebirth or revival • Marked by change in the way people thought about themselves and the world • People became more interested in expanding their knowledge • Roman Catholic Church was challenged • By the end of 16 th century it had lost its position of moral and political power

Tudor Rule • They ruled for 118 years • Henry VII was the first to reign-saw an increase in revenue and middle class gained power. Began establishing a bureaucratic government

• Other Tudors: – Henry VIII-Known for his wives (6). Also, separated from the Catholic Church – Edward VI- Henry’s sickly son, didn’t rule long. Many economic problems – Mary I- Henry’s daughter. “Bloody Mary”. Rejoined the Catholic Church http: //player. discoveryeducation. com/index. cfm? guid. Asset. Id=77 F 6 E 164 -A 5 A 1 -4 D 11 -8 E 983 A 5267563 CE 8&bln. From. Search=1&productc ode=US

– Elizabeth I- The virgin queen. Re-established the Protestant church • 44 year reign. Helped provide stability. Was fair and tolerant. • The country flourished during her rule • The arts flourished http: //player. discoveryeducation. com/index. cfm? guid Asset. Id=95 E 99315 -407 B-4 AF 0 -85 E 0 EF 1 D 5 B 538 B 5 B&bln. From. Search=1&productco de=US

Protestant Reformation • Henry VIII declared himself head of English church because the pope refused the annul his marriage • King James Bible is printed • People of England supported due to financial burden of the church – Heavy corruption – New religious ideas were being spread

Daily Life • Most people lived in small villages • Streets didn’t have drains or sewersbreeding ground for disease • Middle class began to become prominent • Only wealthy went to school